Movies:The Edward C. Smith Civic Center announces a Civil War movie series in partnership with the Friends of the Lexington Library.

All movies begin at 2 p.m. The movies are: "Gettysburg," showing Feb. 9, and "Lincoln," showing March 9. Admission to each movie is $3 per person. Concessions will be available during the movie, including popcorn and bottled water. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Additional details can be found on the civic center's website at www.smithciviccenter.com.

Square dance: The Old-Time Square Dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday in the Denton Civic Center on West Salisbury Street. The dance features regional old-time and bluegrass bands with an experienced caller. There are opportunities for other dances such as waltzes, two-steps, flat footing and clogging, in addition to the called dances. Those who just want to listen to the music are always welcome. Providing music for the January dance will be local bluegrass band The Oak Tree Boys with dances called by Ken Beck.

Adult admission is $5, and children aged 12 and under are admitted free of charge. In order to protect the dance floor and provide good listening for all, dancers are asked not to wear taps on their shoes. Door prizes will be given provided by Denton Florist and The Classic Restaurant. Refreshments are available. No alcohol is permitted. For information, call 472-2802 or view the website at www.dentondance.net.

Beach music and shagging: The inaugural Icebreaker Beach Bash will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center. The Band of Oz will provide entertainment. General admission tickets cost $10, and VIP tickets, which include reserved seating and a meet and greet with the band, cost $15 prior to the show. At the door, general admission costs $15, and VIP tickets are $20. Tickets can be purchased at the civic center's box office as well as online at www.gaalive.net or the GAA ticket line: 283-9660. Tickets are also available at Mitch Harb Tire in Lexington, the event sponsor.

Gardening: The Davidson County Extension Master Gardeners are hosting the Third Annual Gardeners' Conference on Feb. 12 (snow date Feb. 19). The conference will be from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 320 S. State St. The event is open to anyone interested in plants, beginning gardeners and advanced gardeners. Tickets are $25, which includes lunch. Registration is required by Jan. 28. Forms may be obtained by calling 242-2085, by visiting the extension office at 301 E. Center St. or by ordering online at the Davidson County Extension website, davidson.ces.ncsu.edu.

Plays

Cake war: Twin City Stage will present "The Red Velvet Cake War," opening Feb. 7 at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive in Winston-Salem. Additional performances will be held Feb. 8-9 and 13-16. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and $18 for students. Group discounts are available. The box office opens to the public at noon Jan. 27 and is open noon to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 725-4001 for tickets. "The Red Velvet Cake War," by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, is a madcap Southern comedy.

<p><B>Local</B></p><p><B>Concerts: </B>High Rock Outfitters offers concerts weekly at its 13 S. Main St. venue. Upcoming concerts and ticket prices when available include: An Evening with Tom Principato, 9 p.m. Friday; Ralph Roddenberry, 9 p.m. Saturday; Earplunk, 9 p.m. Sunday; Jonathan Boogie Long, 9 p.m. Jan. 24; Underhill Rose, 9 p.m. Jan. 25; Liz Longley, 8 p.m. Jan. 30; Chalwa's Bob Marley Birthday Celebration, 9 p.m., Feb. 6; An Acoustic Evening with Caitlin Krisko and Aaron Austin of The Broadcast, 9 p.m., Feb. 7; Zach Deputy, 9 p.m. Feb. 13; The South Carolina Broadcasters and David Childers, 9 p.m. Feb. 14; Marvelous Funkshun with special guest Artimus Pyle, 9 p.m. Feb. 15; The Deluge and Mac and Juice, 9 p.m. Feb. 21; Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, 9 p.m. Feb. 22; The Jeff Sipe Trio, 9 p.m., March 15; Wild Ponies — Doug and Telisha Williams, 9 p.m. March 21. Call 248-4444 or visit www.highrockoutfitters.com for tickets.</p><p><B>Movies:</B>The Edward C. Smith Civic Center announces a Civil War movie series in partnership with the Friends of the Lexington Library. </p><p>All movies begin at 2 p.m. The movies are: "Gettysburg," showing Feb. 9, and "Lincoln," showing March 9. Admission to each movie is $3 per person. Concessions will be available during the movie, including popcorn and bottled water. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Additional details can be found on the civic center's website at www.smithciviccenter.com.</p><p><B>Square dance:</B> The Old-Time Square Dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday in the Denton Civic Center on West Salisbury Street. The dance features regional old-time and bluegrass bands with an experienced caller. There are opportunities for other dances such as waltzes, two-steps, flat footing and clogging, in addition to the called dances. Those who just want to listen to the music are always welcome. Providing music for the January dance will be local bluegrass band The Oak Tree Boys with dances called by Ken Beck. </p><p>Adult admission is $5, and children aged 12 and under are admitted free of charge. In order to protect the dance floor and provide good listening for all, dancers are asked not to wear taps on their shoes. Door prizes will be given provided by Denton Florist and The Classic Restaurant. Refreshments are available. No alcohol is permitted. For information, call 472-2802 or view the website at www.dentondance.net.</p><p><B>Beach music and shagging: </B>The inaugural Icebreaker Beach Bash will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center. The Band of Oz will provide entertainment. General admission tickets cost $10, and VIP tickets, which include reserved seating and a meet and greet with the band, cost $15 prior to the show. At the door, general admission costs $15, and VIP tickets are $20. Tickets can be purchased at the civic center's box office as well as online at www.gaalive.net or the GAA ticket line: 283-9660. Tickets are also available at Mitch Harb Tire in Lexington, the event sponsor.</p><p><B>Gardening:</B> The Davidson County Extension Master Gardeners are hosting the Third Annual Gardeners' Conference on Feb. 12 (snow date Feb. 19). The conference will be from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 320 S. State St. The event is open to anyone interested in plants, beginning gardeners and advanced gardeners. Tickets are $25, which includes lunch. Registration is required by Jan. 28. Forms may be obtained by calling 242-2085, by visiting the extension office at 301 E. Center St. or by ordering online at the Davidson County Extension website, davidson.ces.ncsu.edu.</p><p><B>Plays</B></p><p><B>Cake war: </B>Twin City Stage will present "The Red Velvet Cake War," opening Feb. 7 at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive in Winston-Salem. Additional performances will be held Feb. 8-9 and 13-16. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and $18 for students. Group discounts are available. The box office opens to the public at noon Jan. 27 and is open noon to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 725-4001 for tickets. "The Red Velvet Cake War," by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, is a madcap Southern comedy.</p>